Author: Niraj Yadav
Lessons from disassembling a motorcycle engine
For a long time, I wanted to work on an actual motorcycle engine
Theory is great but as it is said theory is theory and practical is practical. No matter how many times we watch Sanjeev Kapoor and Tarla Dalal … Read more..
Guide: Underseat first aid kit for motorcycles
Motorcycle’s under-seat first aid kit should be inspected once a year or at least heading out for a long ride.
In an emergency situation, even a simple kit can be very useful.
Underseat motorcycle kits (tool kit, first aid) are … Read more..
Motorcycling and Pranayam
Tourers describe motorcycling as a sense of freedom, adventure, finding oneself, losing oneself, a unique relationship between man and machine.
Different people may have different ways to describe motorcycling, however, all agree that motorcycling is an experience. An experience … Read more..
In conversation with ReSanskrit
Back in the first half of 2017, I came across a graphic with a Sanskrit quote on Instagram and then another beautiful one and then another. Those were certainly unique in several senses. Sanskrit shloka presented to viewers in a … Read more..
Indian motorcyclists – a different genre
Bikers from India share a very rare DNA strand separating us from the rest. This makes us very unique.
India has the highest number of motorcycles on the road and majority uses it as primary transport. With the density of … Read more..
My first book ‘Hamar Bachpan ke Magadh’
I am excited and humbled of a tiny contribution for ‘Magahi’ my mother tongue, also one of the old dialects of Bihar Jharkhand region.
A little background about the book, I have included the same in the ‘प्रेरना’ section of … Read more..
In conversation with Architecture Photographer Anup Gandhe
I came across a photo of an Indian temple while browsing Instagram and was stunned by the beauty of it. It was certainly a thoughtful work.
On looking at other photos from Anup, it was a visual delight for me. … Read more..
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Bike trip – Mumbai to Murud Janjira fort
Janjira fort also called the invincible Sea Fort is off the coast of Murud Janjira some roughly 400 metres into the sea. Fort has a huge campus with two freshwater lakes, hundreds of houses for residents, king queen palace, granary … Read more..
Hanging out with Triumph motorcyles
One fine morning I along with other True Wanderer finalists were invited to have an experience of Triumph motorcycles. Certainly a generous gesture by Shaman Motors, Andheri 🙂
Below were the classics we took along with us from their showroom … Read more..
An unusual route – Mumbai
The invention of wheels was an amazing gift to wanderers (रखडनेवाले ). That’s the word I give to people who wander around aimlessly. They are highly driven by an inner feeling of being temporary gipsies.
It doesn’t matter if they … Read more..
12 beautifully crafted custom Royal Enfield
There is no doubt that Royal Enfield is one of the most admired and loved bikes by Indian motorcycle enthusiasts. The pleasure of opening its throttle on an empty road is just unmatched.
There was and always is pros and … Read more..
Scouting around Sagareshwar beach on Cycle
Vengurla a little known place in the Sindhudurg district borders Goa on the northern end and Sagareshwar Beach is less than 5 km from here. I was on a slowed-down trip to this place along with my rented cycle.
It … Read more..
Scouting around Vengurla beach on Cycle
Vengurla is a silent town hosting Vengurla beach on the coast of Konkan in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. I was on 3 days slowed trip to Vengurla.
Today was the second day of my tour. Read the first post – … Read more..
Mahabaleshwar – Kaas Valley of flowers via inner road
Without a doubt, Mahabaleshwar is one of the best hill stations to visit in Maharashtra. Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar bike ride was certainly one thing I was waiting for a long time.
But hitting Mahabaleshwar and looking for must-see places is … Read more..
Self care of Bajaj Dominar
This photo of my bike Bajaj Dominar 400 is taken on April 2019 after a ride of 300km and without washing. I purchased it in June 2017 and it is still as shiny as it was in week one.
All … Read more..
10 moto view close to my heart
Comment which one did you liked and if you have any such moto view special and close to your heart 🙂… Read more..
Our selfishness nearly brought Gharials of Gandak River to extinction
Recently an article was published in Down to Earth online journal regarding the success story of conservation of Gharials in Gandak river. This is certainly wonderful news and being an organism with great intellect it’s our duty to keep … Read more..
This is why I returned to Vengurla 3rd time and alone
Vengurla, I fell in love with the place when I rode my Pulsar 150 here in 2014 for the first time. I Silent beach, buzzing market and beautiful vengurla bandar makes the place a beautiful destination to retreat from city … Read more..